Rafael Calvo Studio

Rafael designed and handcrafted the Enzo Baby High Chair using teak wood. Rafael loves to work with teak for its handsome appearance, robust stability, durability, and natural resis...

Rafael designed and handcrafted the Enzo Crib from the 150-year-old Douglas fir beams he salvaged from Manhattan townhomes. The beams' surfaces are aged with a beautiful golden brown...

Inspired by the building bricks Lego, Rafael meticulously designed and handcrafted the Block Coffee Table using reclaimed hardwood pieces, transforming the remnants of woodworking in...

Rafael Calvo designed and handcrafted the luxurious and sculptural Gilt Demi-Lune Console Table using reclaimed 150-year-old Douglas fir beams he salvaged...

Designed and handcrafted with sustainable materials by Rafael Calvo, the Heirloom Dresser features a unique curved silhouette made of reclaimed, solid...

Designed and handcrafted by Rafael Calvo, the Royal Dresser features Pecky Cypress, different reclaimed woods, and gold leaf. The wood is bleached to give it a lighter tone and finis...

Rafael designed and handcrafted the Skull Dining Table from the reclaimed 150-year-old Douglas fir beams he salvaged from Manhattan townhomes. Their surfaces are aged with a beautiful golden brown patina; saw marks, nails, bolt holes, and natural wear contribute to the character and aesthetic of reclaimed Douglas fir. Rafael loves to work with these recycled, ancient woods for their handsome appearance, robust stability, and durability. Rafael created this impressive 1 ¼" thick tabletop with these virtues in mind. Gold leaf and airbrush were used for the skull artwork...

Rafael designed and handcrafted the Bacio curved dresser from the reclaimed 100-year-old Heart Pine he salvaged from Manhattan townhomes that would have otherwise been taken to a landfill; it has two gold-painted interior drawers and a non-toxic oil finish with an acrylic base, which gives the illusion of the dresser being suspended in space. Antique Heart Pine...

The Fascinasia Table was a collaborative work with Canadian artist Daniel Stanford. The artwork incorporated within the table is a unique blend of photography with collage elements and precise application of gold leaf, watercolor, Chinese ink, acrylic paint, raw pigments, and resin. It is based on a 2016 photograph, shot by Daniel, of an award-winning Oldenburg Breed Stallion Jumping Horse named Starmont. Embedded in the painting is a segment of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Singapore. Stanford's use of archival materials reflects the sequence of the five elements - wood, fire, and earth; earth gives birth to gold, gold creates water, and water makes wood. Rafael Calvo designed...